What You Will Do
Visit Gjirokaster in a day tour from Tirana and explore the city rich in history, with stunning castle, cobbled streets and traditional bazaar.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
1
Tirana
Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana.
2
Durres
Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Durres
3
Gjirokaster
2 hours
Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana. Gjirokaster, also known as “The Stone City”, part of UNESCO World heritage is situated in Southern Albania on the eastern side of mountain “Mali i Gjere”. Gjirokastra resembles a fortified city where every single house is like a small fortress
4
Gjirokaster Castle
1 hour
The origin of the city starts with the castle of Gjirokastra, built in IV century A.D., and is considered as one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Balkans. Every five years Gjirokastra becomes the capital of the Albanian folklore and traditional music, where passionate folklore ensembles gather in the “stone city” and perform their traditional music, dances and show off their costumes.
5
Gjirokastra Bazaar
2 hours
Right before entering the castle of Gjirokastra you would have to pass by the medieval bazar. The atmospheric old town cascading down in graceful hill crammed with beautiful narrowed stone decorated streets, where you will be amazed by the wide variety of handmade crafts from local artisans and producers.
6
Skenduli House
1 hour
We will visit one of the best-preserved houses of Gjirokastra, where everything is totally original and authentic
7
Tirana
After visiting “The Stone City”, we will drive back to Tirana
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